Tuesday, January 30, 2018

UNRWA Chief Slams 'Political Dimension' of US Aid Cut to Palestinians

'Political Dimension' of US Aid Cut to Palestinians
The head of the UN agency for Palestinians criticized Tuesday the "political dimension" of the US decision to dramatically slash funding to the organization, warning the cuts could lead to rising instability.


Pierre Krahenbuhl lamented that the US decision to reduce funding for UNRWA this year by $300 million "has a political dimension that I think should be avoided.

"The United States suspended $65 million to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) earlier this month, as well as a separate $45 million in food aid, AFP reported.

Thousands of teachers, medical professionals and other staff gathered in Gaza City on Monday to protest the cuts that UNRWA officials have warned could threaten the education of more than half a million children.
  (Tasnim)
 30/1/18
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